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Volunteers sought for city boards

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News you need Recycling center closed for Easter

The Farmersville Recycling Center will be closed Saturday March 30, because of Easter weekend. The center will reopen at 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6 with normal hours.

By Wyndi Veigel News Editor

news@farmersvilletimes.com Volunteers are one of the main things that make the city of Farmersville tick. For those looking to get involved, applications for these positions are now being accepted. “I can never thank our volunteers enough for their dedication and commitment to our citizens and community. Farmersville has been incredibly blessed to have so many people involved

Local Hunting for warm weather

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Rotary Club

Bigtop arrives April 3

Kids of all ages participated in Easter activities at the FBC Easter hunt March 23 that were moved inside due to cold and rainy weather. 7A

Senior Citizens Center

By Wyndi Veigel

Mayor supports Meals on Wheels

Mayor Joe Helmberger shows his support for the Senior Citizen’s Center by helping deliver Meals on Wheels. 4A

Rotary Golf tournament slated for April 16

Heading out to play golf on a normal day is simply an escape, but for the Farmersville Rotary Club it is also its annual fundraising event. The 16th annual Bob Tedford Memorial Golf Classic will be held Tuesday, April 16, at Wylie’s Woodbridge Golf Course. 4A

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Pickin’ for a prize

Levi Cottongame leans down to pick up an Easter egg during the Rotary Club Eggstravaganza March 22 in City Park. For more Easter hunt photos see page 8A.

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Farmersville Volunteer Fire Department

Bonfires only allowed with county permit, FVFD says By Wyndi Veigel News Editor

news@farmersvilletimes.com The Farmersville Volunteer Fire Department has been pretty busy lately, chasing bonfires. “We’ve had a couple of very large bonfires that have been called in as structure fires,

“Farmersville Fire Chief Kim Morris said. According to information provided by the Collin County Fire Marshal’s office, celebratory bonfires are only allowed on burn days, with a permit and then only in the county. Fires may never be lit for burning purposes inside

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Tedford Chevrolet is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. 9A Inside

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If residents see elephants, tigers or ponies near Hwy. 78 next week, they need not be alarmed. The Kelly Miller Circus will be coming to town Wednesday, April 3, and setting up in the empty field in front of Feagin’s Grocery Store. The circus is being sponsored by the Farmersville Rotary Club. Though the circus performances will be held at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the fun will

By Chad Engbrock

news@csmediatexas.com A contract for WRA Architects was approved by Farmersville ISD Tuesday night for an evaluation of the district’s existing main entrance security at each campus. The board, at their regular trustees’ meeting, approved the services proposal not to exceed $16,095.00, which includes a review of existing facilities as well as evaluation, design, construction services and bid procurement by WRA. Actual construction costs, permit fees and third-party costs are not

included in the proposal. Documentation and release of information by WRA for proposal purposes would begin as early as this week. Open proposals would be due by April 19 and the FISD board would expect to award a construction contract by April 22. According to the WRA timeline, construction would begin around July 1 and be completed by July 19, 2013. Of the contract amount; preparation of plans and details will cost the district $6,692.00, preparation of See

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city limits. Open burning is not permitted on lots where there is less than 50 feet of clearance from a structure and 50 feet from other combustible material such as trees, bushes and power lines. There must also be a 50-foot fire break around the material to be burned.

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Other rules for both bonfires and for authorized burns in the county, is that a person must constantly be with the burn pile or the bonfire. There must also be a water source or fire extinguishing equipment ready for use. “The Fire Marshal or local responding emergency services

official is authorized to order the extinguishment of the fire if in their opinion the bonfire creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation,”the permit states. Recently, the Farmersville City Council also discussed See BONFIRES page 2A

Turning two in 12-2A

Brittany Ortiz tags a Caddo Mills runner before making the throw to first base on an attempted double play on March 22 during District 12-2A action. For the full story and additional photos see this weeks Sports. Additional photos available online at www. farmersvilletimes.com. Photo by Victor Tapia

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Area Briefs The Farmersville Recycling Center will be closed Saturday March 30, because of Easter weekend. The center will reopen at 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6 with normal hours. There will be a benefit for Debbie Blankenship from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at the Onion Shed. Blankenship has muscular sclerosis and the benefit is being held to help with medical costs. There will be a silent auction, music, food and donations will be accepted. For more information call Julie Spencer at 214-726-2703.

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Blue Ridge UMC will host the nine-week Financial Peace University Seminar given by Dave Ramsey each Monday at 7 p.m. For more information call 972-752-4245 or go to www. brumctx.org. Spring is the time to start landscaping yards. For more than 20 years, veteran and novice gardeners alike have anticipated a rare opportunity to purchase plants from a huge selection of hard-to-find herbs, native and well-adapted plants. The Heard Museum of Nature and Science will be hosting their annual plant sale in April. The sale will take place for non-members from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7. This year, the Heard will also sell heirloom plants, providing some of the best plants for North Central Texas gardens and an opportunity to obtain many rare plants.They will also be offering some new plant species that have never been available at the Heard before. For more information about the variety of plants available at the sale go to www.heardmuseum.org. Habitat for Humanity of South Collin County is looking for veterans who may be in need of assistance with home repairs or home improvements. Habitat’s Repair Corps, developed in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, assists those who have served in the military with repairs including roofing, electrical, cauking and weather stripping, as well as installation of wheelchair ramps or remodeling bathrooms to be easily used by veterans with disabilitites. Applications are being accepted through May 1. Those who would like to apply or nominate someone should contact Erin Johnson, Habitat family services manager, at 972-398-0634, ext. 100, or ejohnson@habitat-scc.org.

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Freedom Flies

the possibility of permitting fires within the city limits of Farmersville. “We talked to the county fire marshal and he highly discouraged us from doing this,�Morris said. “If we permitted burning within our city limits, we would be the only municipality in the county that has done so.� According to Morris, if the smoke were bothering a neighbor, the fire department would be required to put out the fire. “It would take a lot of time and effort on our part and could be dangerous in the city since the houses are so close together,� Morris said.

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Tatum Elementary School students sent care packages to troops in December. In appreciation, they were sent a certificate along with a flag that was flown in honor of the school. Holding the flag is Audrey Chambers, whose dad is a U.S. Marine and an officer of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, along with Tatum Elementary School Principal Ginger Ketcher. “We feel very honored to receive such a special gift,� Ketcher said. The flag will be displayed in the school’s front office.

Board, commission volunteers sought

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in the community in all aspects,� City Secretary Edie Sims said. “We continue to have this need to move forward with new projects and ideas. Please continue your support by signing up for a board or commission. We appreciate you and know that it is your desire to build on the betterment of Farmersville.� Applications for all boards and commissions are due by April 30. Positions are available on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Library/Civic Center Board, the Building and Property Standards Commission, the Community Development Corporation (4B) and the Economic Development Corporation (4A). All appointees must be a qualified voter living in the city limits of Farmersville. Planning and Zoning has a

one-year residency requirement. The panel reviews proposed changes to the city’s zoning ordinance and the comprehensive plan, sub-division plats and development plans. There is one term up for renewal, which is held by Lee Warren. Other commission members are Bill Nerwich, Mark Vincent, Craig Overstreet, Betty Sergent, Tom Waitschies and Bryce Thompson. Planning and Zoning meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday each month in the City Council chambers at City Hall. Another board that is need of members is the Library/Civic Center Board. There is not a residency requirement for this board and it supports and promotes the need for good public library service. The board meets at 4 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. One term is expiring: the

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seat currently held by Loraine Smith. Other board members are Judy Brandon, Betty Sergent, Sarah Odom and Stanley Treadwell. Volunteers appointed to the Building and Property Standards Commission must have lived in the city of one year. This board hears and decides appeals of the orders, decisions and determinations of the Code Enforcement officer. The committee meets on an as needed basis. Three seats are available. The seats currently belong to Del Sergent and Patti Ford (whose seats are up for renewal,) and Michael Zilk, whose term is up. Other committee members are Bill Nerwich and Leaca Caspari. The Community Development Corporation (4B) requires a one-year residency within the boundaries of Farmersville ISD and promotes the revitalization of the core areas of Farmersville and quality of life projects. 4B meets at 5:45 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the Best Center. There are two terms expiring – those currently held by Jim Dawkins and Diane Piwko. David Reynolds and Del Sergent are up for the renewal of

their positions. Other members of 4B include Leaca Caspari, Dick Seward and Phil Weiss. The Economic Development Corporation (4A) requires two of the five members to be city residents, and three of the five must live within FISD boundaries or have significant investment in the city for more than one year. There is one seat open on this board. The term of Stephanie Hurst is expiring while Chris Lair and Bob Collins seats are up for renewal. Other members of the board are Robbie Tedford and Kevin Meguire. The board meets the third Wednesday of each month a noon in the City Council chambers at City Hall. The city accepts applications for all boards and commissions all year long, Sims said. Members may serve on more than one board at a time and can serve on a different board after the ending of a term, she said. Applications are available at Farmersville City Hall and online at farmersvilletx.com. For more information about boards and commissions, call Sims at 972-782-6151.

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Carolyn Ann Knight

Mark Randall Sides

Mark Randall Sides of Farmersville passed away March 17, 2013, in Richardson. He was born Nov. 15,1963, the son of Bobby and Margaret Smithey Sides. He married Ninoska Arana Nov. 12, 2004, in McKinney. He was a Minister of the Messianic Faith. He is survived by his wife, Ninoska Sides of Farmersville; his mother, Margaret Sides of Fort Worth; and children, Justin Sides and Wyatt Sides of Farmersville. He is also survived by one brother, Randy Sides of Granbury. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hurst’s Fielder Baker Chapel and interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. Thursday until 1 p.m. for the family only and from 1 p.m. until service time for the public. Condolences: www.hurstfielderbaker. com

Billie Ruth Braswell

Mrs. Billie Ruth Braswell of McKinney passed away Saturday at her residence. She was born March 1, 1931, in Fayburg, the daughter of Bill and Maude Massey Mounger. She graduated from Farmersville High School, was of Baptist faith, and was retired from Allied/ Wells Fargo Bank. She married Joe Braswell June 16, 1949, in Rockwall. Billie Ruth is survived by her husband, Joe Braswell of McKinney; and son, Guy Braswell and his wife Elaine of McKinney. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kevin Braswell and Gayla Brown; and great-grandchildren, Tanner Braswell, Landen Braswell, Kayla Marie Bailey, Lisa Case and Shelby Brown. She is also survived by her brother, Cameron (Josh) Mounger and his wife Glenda of McKinney. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Hargraves officiating. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Hurst’s Fielder Baker Funeral Home in Farmersville. Condolences www.hurstfielderbaker. com.

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Ms. Carolyn Ann Knight of Farmersville, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013, at the family ranch. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her and she will be deeply missed. Carolyn, known as Mamaw by her grandchildren, was born July 29, 1935, in Galveston, the daughter of August Byron and Lily Mae Bryan Rubbright. Carolyn was a devout Catholic and graduated from Ursuline Academy in Galveston. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Cathedral where she later married Robert R. Knight in 1956. Carolyn was blessed with three devoted sons who will forever cherish her contagious optimism, her talent for playing the piano, her love for her grandchildren and an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Those who knew her would say she was most content at her family ranch with friends and family. Her generous spirit will be deeply missed by all. Carolyn is survived by her three sons, Randy Knight and his wife Heike of Fairview, Byron Knight and his wife Sally of Melissa and Stephen Knight of Dallas. She is also survived by five grandchildren, August, Rachel, Robert and his wife Leah, Matthew and Sara Knight. Funeral Mass services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Williams Catholic Church in Greenville. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to a Cancer Research Foundation of your choice. A light lunch will be served at the ranch following the funeral Mass at the Church. Condolences: www.hurstfielderbaker.com Hurst’s Fielder Baker Farmersville in charge of arrangements.

Otis Lundy

Otis Lundy, 97, of McKinney passed away March 24, 2013, in Allen. He was born on Feb. 4, 1916, in Cape Girardieu, Mo., to Benjamin and Gertrude Lundy. Otis proudly served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Casablanca, Africa during World War II. He was a railroad switchman for 35 years for the Terminal Railroad in Illinois. He was a devout Christian. Otis is survived by his wife, Edith Lundy; daughter, Sandy Craig and her husband Kevin; granddaughter, Kaitlin Craig; and sister, Beulah Carver. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Ryan Michael Craig; sisters, Ethel Carver and Marie Lundy. Memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Faith Baptist Church in Princeton. Arrangements made through Lynch Funeral Service in Greenville. Please visit lynchfuneralservice.com to leave online condolences.

Collin College to host jazzy weekend

Collin College is hosting the 21st annual Collin College Jazz Fest April 5 and 6 at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. in Plano. Collin College jazz groups will be joined by guest performers Denis DiBlasio, Stickton Helbing, and the “hard-swingin’” Texas Instruments Jazz Band. The award-winning Collin College Jazet One will kick off Jazz Fest with guest performers DiBlasio, Helbing, and the Texas Instruments Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. April 5. Tickets are available at the door for $10. At the John Anthony Theatre,

Black Box Theatre and Conference Center, there will be school jazz ensemble performances from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6. Admission to this event is free. The John Anthony Theatre is holding the Festival Award Concert featuring Denis, Stockton, award-winning Jazz Lab Band, and Collin College’s Latin Jazz Ensemble. Individual and group awards will be presented as well as student scholarships. Tickets are available at the door for $10 at 7:30 p.m. April 6. For more information about fees and requirements, contact Kris Berg at kberg@collin.edu.

Margaret Ann Lovell

Mrs. Margaret Ann Lovell of Greenville passed away March 24, 2013, in Greenville. She was born Aug. 20, 1955, in Greenville, the daughter of John Loyal and Joyce Chapin Hill. She was a member of the Grace Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Farmersville and was a homemaker. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Hill of Farmersville; her children, Durl Lovell and his wife Elisha of Wylie, Amanda Humphrey and her husband Steve of Greenville, and Daniel Lovell and his wife Jessi also of Greenville. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; and her siblings, Patricia Gosnell of Farmersville, Mary Evans of Lake Tawakoni and Loyal Hill of Plano. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Grace Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Farmersville, and interment will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmersville. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Hurst’s Fielder Baker Funeral Home in Farmersville. Condolences: www.hurstfielderbaker.com

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Culleoka Baptist Church 3052 FM 982 • Princeton 972-736-2927 Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 6 p.m. Truth Youth Service 6 p.m. culleokabaptistchurch.org

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2800 FM 3364 • Princeton 214-668-8147 Wes Brown, Pastor Sunday Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. (all ages) cowboychurchcollincounty.org n Catholic n St. Anthony Catholic Church

404 N. Ballard • Wylie 972-442-2765 Rev. Andrew Semler, Pastor Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. Saturday (Vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Confessions (Sat.) 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nursery Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass

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310 Hwy 78 N • Farmersville, TX 972-784-6176 Clint Brown, Minister Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Climax Church of Christ

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n Methodist n Farmersville United Methodist Church

206 N. Main Street • Farmersville 972-782-7025 Rev. Tom Waitschies Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Junior High, High School, Youth fellowship 4-6 p.m. Wednesday Kids Under Construction Kindergarten – 5th grade 3:30 - 5 p.m. Wednesday n Non Denominational n Grace Community Church

691 E. Princeton Dr., Ste 109 Princeton 972-734-2776 Rich Hooper, Pastor Morning Worship 10 a.m. gracecci.org

Pathway Church

(formerly Step of Faith) 193 FM 547 • Farmersville 972-784-7333 Pastors Mike and Lori Phillips Children’s Church and Nursery provided For all ages Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Mayor supports meals on wheels

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From left, Meals on Wheels volunteer Leon Brandon delivers a meal to Walter Evans along with Mayor Joe Helmberger and Judy Brandon.

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Judy Evans receives her meal from Mayor Joe Helmberger.

Golf tournament slated for April 16 From Staff Reports

news@farmersvilletimes.com Heading out to play golf on a normal day is simply an escape, but for the Farmersville Rotary Club it is also its annual fundraising event. The 16th annual Bob Tedford Memorial Golf Classic will be held Tuesday, April 16, at Wylie’s Woodbridge Golf Course. According to organizers, the proceeds go towards assisting the club with scholarships, sponsoring Boy Scouts of America and sending young men and women to Camp RYLA, a Rotary leadership organization. It is the Rotary’s only fundraiser. The tournament kicks off at 11:15 a.m. with check-in and a boxed lunch. There will also be a hole-in-one contest. Winners of the hole-in-onecontest are eligible to win a new 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, sponsored by Tedford Chevrolet. There are also mulligans available and a closest-to-thepin contest. Other prizes will be also given away. The driving range and putting green will be open at noon. The tournament begins at 1 p.m., and there will be a hamburger buffet and awards after the event.

The tournament will follow a “Four-person Florida scramble” format. The teams’ best ball will be played throughout the round and mulligans will be available. Individual players’ will be assigned to a team. Prizes will be awarded for low gross, first- and secondplace low net, and room for improvement. Tournament sponsorships are still available. Gold level sponsors are $750 and include four players, a plaque and a golf hole sponsorship. Silver sponsors are $400 and include two players and a golf hole sponsorship. Bronze sponsors are $250 and include one player and a golf hole sponsorship. Individual players are $100, and hole sponsorships are available for $150. Hole sponsorship names will be posted on the tee box. Directions to Woodbridge Golf Course can be found at www.wbgolfclub.com or call 972-429-5100. The tournament was named in honor of Bob Tedford, a 32year Rotarian who focused the club’s efforts toward the Farmersville youth. For more information contact Chad Engbrock at 972784-6397 or Charlie Whitaker at 972-782-7703.

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Board talks school safety continued from page 1A proposal requirements and specifications will cost $3,375.00, WRA assistance during the proposal period, $2,480.00 and WRA assistance during the construction period is estimated at $2,598.00. Additional expenses for mileage and printing of $950.00 are also included in the contract. Aside from the secure entrances proposal, the board also awarded WRA a contract not to exceed $17,000.00 for architectural and engineering services to replace pavement at Farmersville High School. The scope of work in the contract includes: design drawings and specifications for demolition and replacement of pavement; procurement of competitive bids; construction services to assist the district in reviewing work and civil engineering consultant services for all onsite design work. The contract does not include any permits or fees for the project or costs related to design or consulting fees beyond school property lines. The contract states that no work beyond property lines is expected. Site surveys are also excluded from the proposal. Documentation and release for proposals is expected to take place by April 22 and the district is scheduled to open proposals on May 14. A contract would be awarded on May 27 and construction would begin around June 15 with a completion date expected around Aug. 1, 2013 according the contract. Financial components of the contract include: $1,396.00 for preparation of plans and details; $2,250.00 for preparation of proposal requirements and specifications; $2,480.00 for WRA’s assistance during the proposal period and $3,738.00 for WRA’s assistance during the construction period. Printing and mileage expenses are estimated at $1,217.00 and civil engineering fees provided by RLK Engineering are $6,000.00. Superintendent Jeff Adams recog-

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nized several high school students who had placed at the March 21st high school UIL Academic Meet in Commerce. In ready writing, Grace Harrison and Austin Williams placed third and sixth, respectively. Carson Campbell placed fifth in news writing and Spencer Grzywacz placed third in feature writing. In literary criticism, Karina Jimenez placed first, Rachel Renshaw placed third, Delany Harp placed fourth and Kelsey Archer placed fifth. As a team they won first place. Abbe Adams placed fifth in editorial writing and Grzywacz and Campell placed fourth and sixth, respectively in headline writing. In social studies Campbell placed fifth and Josh Young placed sixth. Harrison, Jimenez, Renshaw, Harp, Archer and Grzywacz will participate in regional competition at Tarleton State University in April. In other district business, Superintendent Adams discussed some of the legislation in process at the 83rd Texas Legislature that may affect the district. He also gave a summary of some of the items that will affect the 2013-14 operating budget for the district. He told the board he expects to begin the budget process with the trustees in April. Adams said he expects to include a $2,000 increase in the district’s step plan and increases in the mid-range compensation of 5.0 percent. He also said that the 2013-14 school year would bring an increase of $100.00 to $400.00 per month per an employee plus their family coverage for health care premiums depending on the plan in which an employee participates. This represents an 11 percent, 15 percent or 25 percent increase from current monthly premiums depending on which plan an employee is enrolled. The district’s health care plan is facilitated by the Teachers Retirement System and coverage is through Blue Cross Blue Shield. According to Sherry McGuire, FISD Director of Business Services, the district currently contributes $225.00 per

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begin earlier in the day when the tent is set up by using elephants and ponies. “They will start setting up the big top between 9-9:30 and it should take approximately an hour to complete,” Rotary Club member Diane Piwko said. “The public is invited to come down and watch and meet the animals.” Tickets are available for sale at Dyer Drugs, Feagins Grocery Store, the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce, Red Door Antiques and Fiber Circle.

Advance tickets are $10 for adults (and $6 for children (12 and under). Children under 2 are free. “People save approximately 25 percent off the box office price but advance tickets will have to be done by April 2,”Piwko said. Fiber Circle is also offering a limited supply of free tickets when an adult ticket is purchased in advance. “We really want to thank Ray Feagin for the use of his land,”Piwko said. Acts in the circus range from elephants, to clowns and even

trapeze artists. According to information provided by the circus, aerial excitement on the trapeze with a jungle touch is one of the highlights of the circus. Direct from her appearance in the hit movie “Water for Elephants”, Miss Rebecca executes maneuvers in the dome of the big top, the circus information states. Accompanying her are the NorthStarlets in an aerial ballet set to the rhythm of jungle drums and King Lamount with his dance of the flames.

VFW hosts egg hunt

Photo by Lynne Napton

Hannah Doan, 9, finds an ample amount of eggs during the Easter egg hunt. Following the hunt, children went inside to empty their eggs.

Photo by Lynne Napton

Matthew Morris, 6, picks up Easter eggs during the VFW hunt on March 23.

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The importance of pet adoption

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ince this is the opinion page, I’m going to share one of my very strongest opinions. I seriousLynne ly have the Napton cutest dogs ever! I don’t know how it happened, from divine intervention or the luck of the draw, but I truly believe I have been blessed with the two most adorable dogs in existence. I know, I know, every parent/dog owner/whatever thinks their kids are the cutest, but really, mine are. My fiancé and I adopted Frankie, a Great Dance/Labrador retriever mix from the SPCA in McKinney shortly after I moved to Texas in January 2012. We don’t know for sure what she is, but by her looks, that is what we’ve concluded. She is my first dog ever. I always thought I was a cat person, until I got a dog. Now I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m just an animal person in general. Frankie is truly a beauty among canines. She is 85 pounds of pure love. She has a black coat, but if the sun hits her just right, you can see spots of dark brindle. She has the biggest milk chocolate brown eyes that she uses to her advantage to get her mom to do anything. A few months ago, we granted Frankie her Christmas wish and got her a little sister. We adopted Bailey, a pit bull mix, from Plano Animal Services. Bailey is honestly the sweetest dog I have ever met in my life. All she wants to is to play and cuddle. She thinks she’s a 5-pound lap dog, but she is about 50 pounds of sweetness. She always tries to crawl into my lap and smother me in kisses. She wants to be best friends with everyone she meets. Her golden honey eyes say “just love me.” She is always complimented on her light brindle, tiger-striped coat. Really, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen her coloring on another dog. We don’t know what she is mixed with, but her face is definitely that of a pit bull. Whatever else she has in her, it is something built for speed. Possibly a greyhound? She is so fast and never runs out of energy. But in all seriousness, this column is more than just a brag-fest for me to tout the awesomeness of my furry children. It seems that some people think only mutts and undesirable animals end up at shelters, but from firsthand experience, I can tell you that is not true at all. I don’t know the statistics in numbers, but I’m willing to bet that most animals end up at shelters through no fault of their own. People get pets sometimes without knowing the financial and

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emotional effort it takes; some people try to do the right thing by taking in homeless pets but are overwhelmed with the task and end up surrendering them. When my fiancé and I first started looking for a dog, we didn’t really have a certain breed in mind, we just went to look – and came home with Frankie. We made our rounds in the shelter, looking at each dog, reading their stories. We spotted Frankie and thought she was a good-looking dog. We asked the attendant to let us meet her. We all walked to a grassy area outside and tried to play with her. Frankie was about a year old at that time and had lived that first year of her life in a cage. It seems that her previous owners pretty much ignored her. She lived in a cage full of her own feces, was malnourished and about 20 pounds underweight. She was seized from her previous owners. We threw a ball for her, but she didn’t know how to play. She didn’t pay any attention to the ball, but she did pay attention to us. She came and laid at our feet and wanted a belly rub. To this day, Frankie still loves her belly rubs, but she also loves to play tug-of-war and to chase her ball and be chased when she gets it. When we decided to get Frankie a little sister, we knew it had to be a dog that she would get along with well. And we definitely wanted to adopt a rescue dog again. We brought Frankie along to the animal shelter so she could pick out her new playmate. My fiancé and I walked up and down the lanes, picking out several dogs that we liked and we thought Frankie would like too. After that we brought Frankie out to a grassy area where we could have a meet and greet. The shelter attendant brought each dog out one at a time for Frankie and us to meet and play with. Bailey was the fourth dog we met. They loved each other instantly. They bounced around the enclosure and played and played. So a week later, I picked her up to bring her to her new home. She didn’t want to ride in the backseat of my car; she wanted to ride in the front seat next to me. She couldn’t wait to climb onto my lap and give me kisses as to say “thank you.” I hope that the love and stability that we have provided to Frankie and Bailey has allowed them forget their hurtful pasts. I don’t ever want them to remember what happened in their former lives. I don’t know if there will ever be a day when there aren’t shelter pets, waiting for a good home, but I do know that every pet that gets adopted, is one step closer. Lynne Napton is a Staff Writer for C&S Media Publications. Email her at lnapton@csmediatexas.com

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Senate OKs budget, now House’s turn

By Ed Sterling

March 18 was day 70, midpoint of the 140-day regular session of the 83rd Texas Legislature. On March 22, the Sen- Ed Sterling ate approved its version of the state budget, a plan to spend $95 billion in general state revenue in 2014 and 2015. The Senate version would spend $7 billion in general revenue more than the current 2012-2013 budget. The full budget is close to $195 billion, counting dedicated funds and federal dollars. Also on March 22, the Texas House Committee on Appropriations approved its $97 billion version of the budget — Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1. This was the last step before all 150 members of the House vote on it. CSSB1 features an additional $2.5 billion for public education on top of a base budget that already accounts for student population growth. With the clock ticking, the two chambers must agree on a single version before sending it to the governor. Assuming the House will pass its version this week or the

following week, the next step would be for a conference committee of five House members and five Senators to work out the differences. And once again, assuming common ground will be found, the agreed-upon version goes back to the full House and full Senate for a simple majority vote to accept the changes made by the conference committee. Term limits bill moves A constitutional amendment proposed by Sen. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, would impose term limits on statewide elected officials, including the governor and lieutenant governor. Eltife’s Senate Joint Resolution 13 was approved by the Senate 27-4 last week, and now the House will have to consider it. If the House approves, Texas voters will have the opportunity to give it a thumbs up or thumbs down on Nov. 5, when proposed constitutional amendments approved by the Legislature will be on the statewide ballot. The four votes in opposition were cast by Sens. Brian Birdwell of Granbury, Craig Estes of Wichita Falls, Glenn Hegar of Katy and Tommy Williams of The Woodlands. In the Senate Journal, Williams explained his vote, this way: “I do not support term limits for statewide officers only.” Under Eltife’s measure, voters would decide whether or not

to limit statewide officials to two consecutive terms, but officials could serve more terms non-consecutively and currently elected officials wouldn’t have terms served before Jan. 1, 2014 count against them. DNA testing bill filed Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott joined Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, on March 19 to express support for SB 1292, legislation written by Ellis proposing that DNA testing be required for all biological evidence collected by law enforcement in all death penalty cases. Ellis called his bill “modest but vitally important reform” and a step toward “a more fair, reliable and just criminal justice system in Texas,” and added that it will “help reduce the possibility that the ultimate mistake is made with someone receiving the ultimate penalty.” 
 “To be certain that only guilty murderers are executed, all evidence that can be tested for DNA should be tested for DNA before the case goes to trial,” Abbott said. “This will prevent endless appeals that game the system and delay justice for the families of victims.” To avoid the imposition of an unfunded mandate on local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies, SB 1292 requires that a Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab perform the mandatory DNA test at

Hot topic from the Medicare helpline

he January / health disorders. Medicare likely February 2013 won’t cover barbiturates if used to edition of The treat any other conditions. On the Medicare Counselor other hand, benzodiazepines are e-newsletter was headcovered for all Part D medically aclined by the following cepted indications. In addition, both answer to a question: benzodiazepines and barbiturates “Yes, due to an must meet all conditions for Mediamendment in the care Part D-covered drugs (e.g. are Don Hallum considered medically necessary) Medicare Act of 2008, benzodiazepines and and may be subject to coverage barbiturates, drugs formerly excluded restrictions (e.g. prior authorization). from Medicare coverage, are covWhile plans may instate utilization ered by Medicare prescription drug management tools for both benzodiplans as of Jan. 1, 2013. Both Part D azepines and barbiturates, Phenobarand Medicare Advantage plans that bital – a barbiturate primarily used to provide prescription drug coverage treat epilepsy – is exempt from these cover benzodiazepines and barbirules, given the potential for adverse turates under certain conditions. effects if treatment is interrupted. In “More specifically, barbiturates will short, Phenobarbital is an exemponly be covered when used to treat tion to plan utilization management epilepsy, cancer or chronic mental review and may not be subject to prior

authorization. For more information on Part D or Medicare Advantage coverage of these drugs, beneficiaries should contact their plan directly. “During the first 90 days of the year (Jan. 1 - March 31), plans may provide beneficiaries with a transition fill of a drug not covered by the plan. A transition fill is a one-time, 30-day supply of a Medicare-covered drug that Medicare prescription drug plans must cover when a beneficiary is in a new plan or when his/her existing plan changes its coverage. While transition fills are only redeemable for a drug that that a beneficiary had already been taking, plans are expected to treat all prescriptions for benzodiazepines and barbiturates as continuing therapy (i.e. not new prescriptions) to meet transition fill requirements. This requirement applies to all Medicare

beneficiaries, given that Part D plans would not have pre-2013 usage data or claims history for benzodiazepines and barbiturates that would otherwise be used to distinguish new prescriptions from ongoing fills.” This article reveals quite a sweeping change in Medicare’s long-held position on these drugs. This change may be very helpful to some beneficiaries. Health care costs have been increasing at a rate far above the increase in the cost-of-living indexes for too long. We need to know why this continues to happen. You may wonder why Medicare or the Health and Human Services departments don’t do something about controlling the cost of health care. The answer is they would if they were allowed to do so. Who controls these departments of the federal government?

the State’s expense and provide the results of those tests to both the defendant and state prosecutors, according to the Office of the Attorney General. Chief rails over EPA Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s subcommittee on Energy and Power on March 19 in Washington, D.C. Smitherman told lawmakers that through horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques developed by the private sector over the last few years, “the United States is awash in natural gas.” But today, Smitherman said, “anti-fossil initiatives by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are threatening the domestic development of abundant and affordable energy from coal and natural gas.” The Railroad Commission, he said, is moving toward implementing industry best practices throughout the hydraulic fracturing process, such as the first “frac” fluid disclosure requirements, updating well integrity rules and working on a rule that would encourage oil and gas operations to do more recycling. Ed Sterling is the member services director for the Texas Press Association. His column is a weekly aggregation of news about the state’s government.

The short answer is, our Congress. Who controls Congress? The answer should be, the voting citizens of the United States of America, but it is not. All we can do is hire and fire them with our votes. In between hiring and firing them we have little influence. In my next column I plan to discuss this subject further. Don Hallum is a retired Financial Services Consultant with New York Life and the Wylie Insurance Agency. He is also a retired Certified Volunteer Benefits Counselor with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging who resides in Wylie. Those who may wish to talk to a benefits counselor are asked to call 1-800272-3921 and leave your contact information and questions. A benefits counselor will return your call ASAP.

“Yes, due to an amendment in the Medicare Act of 2008, benzodiazepines and barbiturates, drugs formerly excluded from Medicare coverage, are covered by Medicare prescription drug plans as of Jan. 1, 2013.

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Anna Giblin cuddles a baby goat at the petting zoo during FBC’s Easter eggstravaganza.

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Bentley Cox, 3, creates a name tag for her Easter basket.

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Jacob Swartz, 6, of Wylie decides decorating himself might be more fun than putting the stickers on eggs.

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Rotary Egg Hunt 2013

Eggstraordinary Easter hunt Photos by Wyndi Veigel

17-month-old Hayden Davis Patrick cuddles with the Easter bunny at the Rotary Club Easter Eggstravaganza March 24.

During the oldest age group, both teens and adults collected Easter eggs in a very spirited hunt.

Rotary Egg hunt organizer Gwen Reynolds thanks sponsors and volunteers for helping with the Easter activity.

Kids of all ages run to gather eggs filled with candy during the annual Rotary Eggstravaganza.

Despite wind and cold temperatures, Brooklyn and her mom, Sandra Davis, have fun gathering Easter eggs.

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2013 chamber board

of directors President

Heather Grupido President Elect Emily Dillard

Secretary

Wyndi Veigel

Treasurer

Patti Meguire

Directors

Chris Lair Clay Potter

Executive Administrator Lisa Eastman

Thank you to our new and renewing members! New members Mow Time Not Just Country Flowers & Gifts in Blue Ridge Do-It-All Plumbing Lakeland RV Ranch Round Up Cowboy Church DeLeon Construction dba: Texas Vineyard Homes

Renewing members Wayne & Janice May Universal Transformer Co. Re/Max Country Northeast James & Mary Hemby Charlie’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers Keller Williams Shinn Team Real Estate

Business Members Spotlight Cello-Wrap celebrates 60th anniversary

In today’s business world it isn’t often that you hear of a local, hometown establishment making it to their 60-year anniversary, but Cello-Wrap Printing Company, Inc. has accomplished that fete. The company is a manufacturing business that provides surface printed packaging material nationwide. Since 1953, they have taken personal care of their customers as a family owned and operated business, their website states. As a full-service flexographic printing company, the business offers a wide range of printing possibilities with experienced personnel, consistent quality, and competitive pricing. Their services include image development, laser plate Courtesy photo making, printing, slitting, Employees of Cello-Wrap gather during their annual Thanksgiving feast. and inventory storage and management. The family-owned business St. and their manufacturing Monday through Friday 8 a.m. call 972-782-7703 or email has two buildings, the main located at 200 South Hamilton. to 5 p.m. information@cello-wrap. office located at 110 N. Main The business is open For more information, com.

50 years celebrated by Tedford Chevrolet

Tedford Chevrolet was chosen for the Chamber’s Business Spotlight, as the business is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and has been very active in the community. “We have lived in and done business in Farmersville for over 50 years so we have a vested interest in the community,” Tedford employee Bobbie Bishop said. “We are proud of Farmersville and are glad to contribute our time and resources to return the support we have been given.” Bob and Sandra Tedford purchased the local Chevrolet dealership in March 1963. The Tedford had become familiar with the dealership in a previous job and was attracted by the potential of the dealership and Farmersville. The business was originally located in the square but has been at its current location since August 1982. The dealership currently has 15 employees and is undergoing a substantial remodel. “The most significant event of the past year has been our substantial remodel. We are finishing up a complete re-

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Upcoming events Farmers and Fleas 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6 Onion Shed

Stepping back in Time Annual Chamber Banquet 6 p.m. April 6 High School Cafetorium $25 in advance/$30 at the door

Chamber meeting 8: 30 a.m. April 10 Best Center

Early ‘ Ville at Work Morning networking 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. April 18 hosted by Nutrition in Motion 1300 W. Audie Murphy Parkway $1 per person

Health Fair

Farmersville Physical Therapy Health Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 Vendors set up to talk about exercise, nutrition, dental information, insurance information, senior care, Medicare and more.

Chamber luncheon

noon to 1 p.m. April 25 $10 Civic Center Dr. Baker from Schmidt Chiropractic Stress is know as the ‘silent killer’ and is the #1 trigger of heart attacks in the US. Dr. Baker will teach you ways to better manage your stress and have more energy to do the things you love.

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model of our facility. The entire facility, inside and out, has been remodeled,” Bishop said. “We would like to invite everyone to stop by and take a look.” Bishop said the business will be having festivities all year to celebrate its 50-year mark. “We will be running sales and service specials all year to celebrate our 50th year of business,” he said. “We will be hosting an open house a little later after we finish the

final tweaks of our remodel.” Tedford Chevrolet feels they offer a unique buying experience, compared to other car dealerships. “We offer a low pressure, straight forward atmosphere. We don’t play games and you will not be shuffled between employees unable to make decisions. Our employees are empowered to serve our customers. You will be able to deal with one person from the start to finish of your transaction,” Bishop said.

After the sale, the Chevrolet Certified Service department can serve all the customer’s needs from tires and oil changes to any required mechanical service. Tedford also offers a full-service body shop. “Our goal is that you will never had to look to anyone else for you automotive needs,” he said. Tedford Chevrolet is located on Hwy.w 380 at the intersection of Highway 78. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

7 a.m. to noon May 18 The City of Farmersville and the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce are working together with the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) organizers to kick off its inaugural event to introduce the trailhead which begins at the historic Onion Shed.

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Fun gearing up with annual chamber banquet

This year’s Farmersville Chamber of Commerce isn’t expected to be like an from the past. This year’s banquet is aimed at one thing: fun. “We’re having a live band, dancing, a photo booth, a caricature artist and even having a pre-party at the Waterin’ Hole at Clay Potter’s Auction House,” Chamber Executive Administrator Lisa Eastman said. The Watering Hole will open

at 5:30 p.m. with complimentary drinks (with the purchase of a banquet ticket) followed by the Chamber banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the FHS Cafetorium. There are things from the past that banquet-goer will recognize, mainly the theme which honors Farmersville’s past by Stepping Back in Time, circa 1800s. Of course, fundraising is one of the prime objects of the event

and many local businesses and individuals have supported the Chamber with sponsorships and the donation of auction items for both the live and silent auction. Farmersville Community Development Corporation (4B) is a Black Gold sponsor; Bob Tedford Chevrolet Co. and the City of Farmersville is a Diamond Mine sponsor; Wylie Drilling & Drainage, Inc., Daniel & Brown Inc., The Farmersville

Times, Farmersville Centennial, Inc. Farmersville Foundation Tooling & Technologies and Brookshires Grocery are Gold Nugget sponsors; Helmberger Associates, Inc. are silver sponsors; Keller Williams Shinn Team Real Estate and Farmersville Dental is a Buffalo Nickle sponsor, Universal Transformers, Warden & Aston and Atmos Energy are Stage Coach Sponsors and AnLyn Brothers Coffee

Co., Foy, Inc., Farm Bureau of Farmersville, Jalapenos, Hurst Funeral Home, Re/Max Country Northeast, Bates Machine Shop, LaMancha Resale and Farmersville Grain are Chuck Wagon sponsors. Chamber directors and Mayor Joe Helmberger are selling raffle tickets for $10 each for a cash prize of $1,000. Auction items are also being collected from local business-

es, including several historical items, photographs from the past, tickets to sporting events and more. Dinner will include chuckwagon-type food and live music will be performed by Clay Potter’s band. Tickets for the event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. You can call 972-782-6533 to make reservations or ask about sponsorships or auction items.

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Jesus

said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26. The question is: do you believe this? Jesus was speaking to Martha about her brother Lazarus, but wasn’t He also speaking to you and me? We know from scripture that Jesus miraculously raised his friend from the dead. We also know that after His death that the Spirit of God resurrected Christ.

In Romans 8:11 we are given a promise, “but if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.” As you belong to God and have the Holy Spirit, you, too will participate in the resurrection when Christ returns, but there is also a present promise….

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18. If you believe this today, not only are you being transformed into something new and beautiful, but you are being transformed into the image of Christ!

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Sports The Farmersville Times

FISD Athletics

March 28 Baseball: at Gunter, 7 p.m. Baseball JV: at Gunter, 4:30 p.m. Track: at Aubrey Invitational, TBA Track: at Texas Relays (at Austin), TBA

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Tough test

Baseball

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March 29 Track: at Texas Relays (at Austin), TBA

March 30 Track: at Texas Relays (at Austin), TBA

Come back fashion

Farmers pull out 12-2A victories in seventh innings By David Jenkins Staff Writer

April 2

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Softball: at Gunter, 6:45 p.m. Softball JV: at Gunter, 5 p.m.

With the first round of District 12-2A action coming to a close the Farmers are above the .500 mark. As of March 26, they were tied for third with Leonard at 3-2. In the top two spots were No. 2 state-ranked Sunnyvale 4-0 and No. 6 Gunter 3-1. Just missing the cut were Pilot Point and Caddo Mills, who were each 1-3 and Van Alstyne was in last at 0-4 mark. Farmersville (7-12 overall as of March 26) closes out the first half of district 7 p.m. Thursday at Gunter. “They lost to Sunnyvale last Friday, but they’re 18-3 and very good,” head coach Jon

Baseball: at Sunnyvale, 5:30 p.m.

April 5 Softball: at Sunnyvale, 6:45 p.m. Softball JV: at Sunnyvale, 5 p.m. Baseball: vs Leonard, 7 p.m. Baseball JV: vs Leonard, 4:30 p.m.

April 6 Baseball JV: at Sunnyvale, noon Tennis: at District 12-2A Tournament (April 6/8 at Princeton), TBA

April 8 Golf: at District 12-2A Tournament (Anna’s Hurricane Creek Golf Course), TBA Tennis: at District 12-2A Tournament (April 6/8/9 at Princeton), TBA Track 7th/8th: at District 12-2A Meet (Farmersville), TBA

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April 9 Baseball: at Van Alstyne, 7 p.m. Baseball JV: at Van Alstyne, 4:30 p.m. Softball: vs Leonard, 6:45 p.m. Softball JV: vs Leonard, 5 p.m.

April 10 Softball: at Caddo Mills, 6:45 p.m. Softball JV: at Caddo Mills, 5 p.m. Baseball: vs Pilot Point, 7 p.m. Baseball JV: vs Pilot Point, 5:30 p.m. Track: at District 12-2A Meet (April 1011 at Van Alstyne), TBA

April 11 Track: at District 12-2A Meet (April 1011 at Van Alstyne), TBA

April 12 Baseball: vs Caddo Mills, 7 p.m. Baseball JV: vs Caddo Mills, 5:30 p.m. Softball: at Van Alstyne, 6:45 p.m. Softball JV: at Van Alstyne, 5 p.m.

B-ball rewarded

Multiple Farmersville basketball players were recently rewarded for their hard work in the classroom with District 122A Academic All-District selections. Making the list for the Lady Farmers’ were Berenice Arcos, Jennifer Callaway, Haley Fink, Magan Green, Panda Green, Kaley Lokey, Haven Neal, Hailey Nelson and Brittany Rich. Selected for the Farmers’ were Alex Lee, Chris Stanley, Carson Campbell, Spencer Grzywacs and Jason Luke. The boys’ finished this past season as the 12-2A champion, captured the 2A Region II bidistrict title and went 28-5 overall. The girls’ were 14-15 overall and fourth in district at 6-6.

Tennis medals

PRINCETON – Farmersville won a pair of medals in the April 21-23 Trenton Tournament. Magan Green took first-place in girls’ singles and David Leal was third in boys’ singles. The District 12-2A Tournament is April 6 and 8 at Princeton.

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Lady Farmers faced top-ranked Pilot Point By David Jenkins Staff Writer

sports@farmersvilletimes.com The Lady Farmers had just one game on the slate this week, which was the District 12-2A first-round finale. They faced off against No. 1 stateranked Pilot Point on March 26 in the comforts of home. “We need to throw a monkey wrench in their plans of being undefeated in the first-round of district games. We have

the talent to compete with them, but it will require us to play as a group,” head coach Richard Wingo said. “Now is the time to put aside our differences and pettiness and start working as one unit. We have done this against lower level teams, when things are easy. If we want to be champions, we need to be able to do it when it is the most challenging. It’s time for the Lady Farmers’ to show what they are capable of.” Two seasons ago, the Lady Bearcats were victorious were victories 5-0 and

Track & Field

FHS partakes in Princeton meet

From Staff Reports

sports@farmersvilletimes.com Farmersville made the short drive down Hwy. 380 to partake in the March 21 Princeton Invitational. Next on the schedule Thursday in the final predistrict meet at Aubrey. Lady Farmer Abbe Adams qualified to compete in the Texas Relays on the campus of

6-1 in a Class 3A Region II area-round series. As of March 25, Farmersville was 11-9 overall and tied for third-place in district with Sunnyvale at 3-2. Pilot Point was atop the rankings at 5-1 and Gunter wasn’t far behind at 4-1. Outside of the top three were Caddo Mills 2-2, Van Alstyne 1-5 and Leonard was last at 0-5. Last week, the Lady Farmers won 7-3

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Darrin Pennington readies to throw the ball back in from left field during an earlier non-district contest.

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the University of Texas in Austin in the high jump at 6 p.m. on Friday. Farmer Andrew Simons qualifed for the 100-meter dash, but won’t compete due to an injury. The District 12-2A meet is slated for April 10-11 at Panther Stadium in Van Alstyne. At Van Alstyne, the varsity

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Basketball

Players honored for work in classroom From Staff Reports

sports@farmersvilletimes.com A whole slew of Farmersville athletes were rewarded for their work in the classroom with District 12-2A Academic All-District selections. Making the cut for the Farm-

ers’ were Alex Lee, Chris Stanley, Carson Campbell, Spencer Grzywacs and Jason Luke. For the Lady Farmers’ were Berenice Arcos, Jennifer Callaway, Haley Fink, Magan Green, Panda Green, Kaley Lokey, Haven Neal, Hailey Nelson and Brittany Rich.

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Multiple-year starter rewarded

J’Tyus Clark was named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Class 2A Region II team for the 2012-’13 campaign. He made the 3A team last season.

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Former Cowboy promotes being checked for TBI

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evin Brooks has no regrets about playing Greg football, which Ford included stints at the University of Michigan and with the Dallas Cowboys. After all, his time on the gridiron provided the chance for a college education and to do what many only dream of, playing in the NFL. Still, with all the positive memories from those years, which ended in the early 1990s, there are also some lasting scars. One of the biggest for Brooks, a defensive lineman with the Cowboys in the late 1980s, is what’s called Traumatic Brain Injury, the result of those many years of head-on collisions with opposing linemen and ball carriers. “Traumatic Brain Injury is

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Kevin Brooks still battles the effects of brain injuries he suffered as a player. an injury to the head where the brain is tossed around a little bit,” Brooks said. “What makes it traumatic is that it keeps happening over and over again.” He added, “I have white spots on my brain from concussions and things like that; I have gone through all kinds of testing.” What Brooks and others are doing now is attempting to

“bring awareness” about TBI, and the need to check for it, whether the athlete an adult, teenager or child. Sports-related brain injuries have been in the news quite a bit lately, the result of concussion-related lawsuits against the NFL and the suicides of several prominent ex-players, such as linebacker Junior Seau, which many believe are related to brain damage or disease. In Seau’s case, his brain showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease that can lead to dementia, memory loss and depression. Seau was well known as a hard-hitting linebacker, and he played for more than 20 years in the NFL. Both he and Brooks suffered their brain-related diseases from playing a game built on hitting and hard physical contact. However, football does not have a monopoly on impact-related

Golf

Brooks leads charge for FHS

From Staff Reports

sports@farmersvilletimes.com Farmersville took to the course March 18 in the Webb Hill Tournament, which held at Wolfe City. Next on the slate March 25 was the Legacy Ridge Tourna-

ment at Bonham. At Wolfe City, the Farmers’ finished in a tie with Paris Chisum for seventh-place with a total score of 401. In the top three were Anna (374), Prairiland and Leonard (tied for second at 382) and Van Alstyne (fourth at 384).

Lady Farmer Madison Brooks led the charge for the girls’ in the top spot with a score of 92. The District 12-2A meet is April 5 at Hurricane Creek in Anna and the Class 2A Region II meet is scheduled for April 16-18 at Legends Country Club in Stephenville.

Varsity girls finish in sixth-place

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girls’ took sixth-place with 42 points and the boy’s were 11th with two. In junior varsity the girls’ took ninth with 16 and the boys’ recorded 20 for 10th. Below is a breakdown of what the boys’ and girls’ varsity and junior results from the Princeton meet. Girls Earning points for the varsity were Karlee Young (sixth 2013 Princeton Invitational (Jackie Hendricks Stadium)

GIRLS 100M–1)Mitchell TER, 13.09, 2)Schantini PRI, 13.12, 3)Isaac PRI, 13.22, 4)Jones BON, 13.23, 5)Neal GRE, 13.58, 6)Williams DL, 13.61. 200M–1)Schantini PRI, 26.50, 2)Avery GLC, 26.80, 3)Smith GRE, 27.44, 4)Robinson TER, 27.88, 5)Tawio GLC, 27.88, 6)Young FAR, 28.30. 400M–1)Thomas GLC, 1:02, 2)Robinson TER, 1:02.03, 3)Holt HS, 1:02.41, 4)Donaldson FAR, 1:05.28, 5)Tenney MEL, 1:05.96, 6)Jackson TER, 1:06.62. 800M–1)Rolfe, GLC, 2:27, 2)Thomas GLC, 2:30, 3)Bennett MEL, 2:34, 4)Laisure FAR, 2:35.20, 5)Hudgins GRE, 2:35.50, 6)Burton MEL, 2:41.20. 1600M–1)Hudgins GRE, 5:49.91, 2)Mukweyi PRI, 6:02.57, 3)Mukweyi PRI, 6:14.27, 4)Obrien DEN, 6:22.12, 5)Carver HS, 6:22.89, 6)Stephens CRA, 6:24.28. 3200M–1)Mukweyi PRI, 12:44, 2)Mukweyi PRI, 13:25, 3)Obrien DEN, 13:39, 4)Woodruff BON, 13:41.01, 5)Hernandez BON, 13:47.67, 6)Kocher CRA, 13:47.89. 100H–1)Whitewisde TER, 16.53, 2)Holt HS, 16.97, 3)Livingston GHL, 17.42, 4)Taylor FAR, 17.85, 5)Finchum PRI, 17.92, 6)Byington CRA, 17.94. HIGH JUMP–1)Adams FAR, 5-2.50, 2)Nelson FAR, 5-2, 2)Whiteside TER, 5-0, 4) Cashwell CRA, 4-8.50, 4)Henderson TER, 4-8.50, 6)Jackson TER, 4-8. SHOT PUT–1)Craddock FAR, 34-11,

in 200-meter dash), Lindsey Donaldson (fourth in 400), Lauren Laisure (fourth in 800), Cheyenne Taylor (fourth in 100 hurdles), Abbe Adams (first in high jump), Hailey Nelson (second in high jump) and Maranda Craddock (first in shot put). In relays they took sixth (1,600), eighth (400) and ninth (800) places. In the top six for the junior varsity were Claudia Patino (first in 800) and Dominique Venegas (third in 300 hurdles).

2)Pettijohn CRA, 33-05, 3)Himes GRE, 33-01, 4) Blankenship PRI, 31-08.25, 5)Cooper GRE, 3007, 6)Mattox TER, 30-03.50. DISCUS–1)Pettijohn CRA, 104-10, 2)Mattox TER, 100-06, 3)Seale GHL, 95-10, 4) Porter BON, 94-03.50, 5)Blankenship PRI, 9308.50, 6)Dunlap DEN, 88-01.75. 400R–1)GLC 50.28, 2)GHL 50.53, 3)PRI 50.58, 4)BON 51.73, 5)DL 51.79, 6)CRA, 52.63. 1600R–1)TER 4:12, 2)MEL 4:15, 3)GLC 4:24, 4) DEN 4:31, 5)CRA 4:35, 6)GHL 4:39, 6)FAR 4:39. BOYS 100M–1)Bailey PRI, 11.49, 2)NcNac GLC, 11.50, 2)Sharp GHL, 11.50, 4)Banks CRA, 11.71, 5)Simons FAR, 11.80, 6)Estrada GHL, 11.98. 200M–1)Allen GLC, 22.20, 2) Hernandez DEN, 23.00, 3)Albritten GHL, 23.10, 4)Blake PRI, 23.40, 5)Brown, TER, 23.50, 5)Quiroz GRE, 23.50. 3200M–1)Walters CRA, 10:13, 2)Sanchez GRE, 10:41.80, 3)Hefner DEN 10:49.91, 4)Coley DEN, 11:05.06, 5)Daughetry PRI, 12:17.82, 6)Bocanagra DL, 12:20.45. 110H–1)Nash PRI, 16.60, 2)Shepard GLC, 16.66, 3)Cullum PRI, 17.20, 4)Russell CRA, 18.11, 5) Grant HSAA, 18.81, 6)McKinney, DEN, 19.16. 300H–1)Shepeard GLC, 42.04, 2)Nash PRI, 42.80, 3)Grant HS, 44.20, 4)Chikaeze GLC, 44.60, 5) McKinney DEN, 44.63, 6)Moses BON, 45.29. TRIPLE JUMP–1)Dillard PRI, 40-05, 2)Chikaeze GLC, 39-06, 3)Chavez DEN, 38-08, 4)Jackson PRI, 38-03, 5)Peace DL, 36-04, 6) Quiroz GRE, 34-11.50. LONG JUMP–1)Tomlison DEN, 23-09, 2)Hale GRE, 22-08, 3)Sharp GHL, 22-01.25, 4)

Boys In the top six for varsity was Andrew Simons, was fifth in 100. During the relays portion they were ninth in the 400. Earning points for the JV were Clayton Campbell (fifth in 3,200), Cole Anderson (fourth in high jump), Kyle Ravsten (second in discus and third in shot put). In relays they took home a pair of eighths in the 400 and 800. Seymour PRI, 22-00.75, 5)Wrenn TER, 20-11.50, 6)Estrada GHL, 20-00. POLE VAULT–1)Rugg GHL, 11-06, 2)Bowers PRI, 10-00, 3)Hartis CRA, 9-06, 3)Raphael GHL, 9-06. SHOT PUT–1)Heath DEN, 45-10.50, 2)Templemen PRI, 44-10, 3)Jackson CRA, 4404.75, 4)Laymoun GLC, 44-03.50, 5)Graves GHL 44-01.75, 6)Smith GRE, 44-00.25. DISCUS–1)Cooper GRE,132-11 2)Templemen PRI, 128-09, 3)Davis GLC, 12410, 4)Smith GRE, 123-03, 5)Heath DEN, 122-06, 6)Hamilton GRE, 121-03. 400R–1)GLC 43.02, 2)PRI 43.85, 3)TER 44.24, 4)GHL 44.48, 5)CRA 44.56, 6)DEN 44.76. 800R–1)GLC 1:30.30, 2)PRI 1:29.00, 3)CRA 1:34.46, 4)BON 1:35.78, 5)GHL 1:36.85, 6)GRE 1:38.45. 1600R–1)GLC 3:30, 2)GHL 3:32, 3)DL 3:35, 4) PRI 3:40, 4)GRE 3:40, 6)TER 3:41. TEAM STANDINGS GIRLS–1)TER 120, 2)GLC 92, 3)PRI 76, 4)GHL 61, 5)MEL 44, 6)FAR 42. BOYS–1)GLC 127, 2)PRI 120, 3)GHL 90, 4)GRE 70.5, 5)CRA 59, 6)DEN 52. ABBREVIATIONS: TER– Terrell PRI– Princeton BON– Bonham GRE– Greenville FAR– Farmersville DL– Dallas Life GLC– Garland Lakeview Centennial HS– Home School MEL– Melissa DEN– Denison CRA– Crandall GHL– Greenhill

neurological problems. They can also be suffered in other sports such as basketball, soccer and baseball, where a blow to the head could result in bigger problems if not checked out soon enough. Also, youngsters can suffer brain injuries from falls when engaging in activities like skateboarding, Brooks noted, and adults can suffer severe brain injuries from falls too. “We want to bring awareness that it can happen, and if (a possible brain injury) does happen … whatever sport it is, take some time out and get it tested,” Brooks said. “Do some research on it.” Parents, in particular, should be aware of signs that brain injuries have occurred, he said, which include lethargy, blurred vision, lazy eye and vomiting. As a young man playing football, Brooks said he suffered from these symptoms and still suffers blurred vision, constant

headaches and memory problems. If a parent believes their son or daughter has suffered a severe head injury, like a concussion, Brooks said they should get them to a doctor for examination. “You don’t want to be on the other side of that injury; you want to stay ahead of it,” Brooks said. Trying to “stay ahead” of brain-related injuries is being done at the school level, particularly in sports where head injuries occur. Sachse soccer coaches Kristen Campbell (girls) and Jacob Bruehl (boys) note that if any player displays concussionlike symptoms he or she gets referred to a doctor for examination. If the player suffers a concussion, medical clearance is necessary for him or her to return to action. Even if there is no concussion, the student must wait five days from the time he

or she sees a doctor to get back on the field. The Lady Mustangs have had their fair share head injuries. In fact, the policy of requiring examination proved fruitful last season, when a player, after being struck by a ball, began to show signs of a head injury or possible concussion. She was later diagnosed with having a benign cyst, which was removed. “There is no other sport where you head the ball,” Campbell noted. “It (head injury) does occur a lot more often than (people realize).” Soccer is one of the few sports where players don’t where protective headgear, Bruehl noted, although he believes that could change at the prep level over the next few years. “I wouldn’t be opposed it. I think it would be a good idea,” he said. Greg Ford is the sports editor for C&S Media, Inc.

Second half begins April 2

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Nordin said. “It will be big test for us playing up there in that environment. We’re playing well, but by no means are we a finished product. The kids are showing a lot of toughness in the way they deal with adversity. You can see that in the way we’re coming back late in games, and they just keep playing. They’re unselfish and winning is important to them. That’s what is giving us a chance.” The second half of district play gets going 5:30 p.m. April 2 at Sunnyvale, which took the 12-2A opener 22-2 in run-rule fashion. Games left on the slate after that are with Leonard (April 5), at Van Alstyne (April 9), with Caddo Mills (April 12), at Pilot Point (April 16) and with Gunter (April 22 at 4:30 p.m.). They will also welcome Sulphur Springs North Hopkins to town for an April 19 non-district matchup. The Farmers took the first game 13-3 (run-rule) at North Hopkins. Contests are slated for 7 p.m. first pitches, unless otherwise noted. The Farmers got above the .500 mark in district with comeback wins in the seventh inning at Caddo Mills 7-4 and over visiting Pilot Point 7-6. At Caddo Mills, they put up five runs in the top of the seventh after trailing 4-2. Chandler Norman picked up the decision and Jason Luke recorded the save after getting the final three outs. In between that, the combination of Parker Mason and Nick Davis recorded some

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Hunter Grant fields a slow rolling hit to first base. key outs on the mound. Cole Anderson totaled three hits, followed by Mason, Craig Holbrook, Davis and Darrin Pennington, each of whom had one. Later that week with Pilot Point, Luke went the full seven innings for the win. After a bumpy start, the righty retired 10 of the last 11 Bearcat hitters. Anderson and Pennington had two hits each, while Mason, Davis, Luke and Hunter Grant each had one. Farmersville pulled out the victory after having a runner cross the plate in the bottom of the seventh. Note: Rankings are from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 2A Top 10.

Subvarsity report The junior varsity team fell 2-1 at Caddo Mills and defeated the visiting Pilot Point Bearcats 8-5. Starting pitcher Ethan Wright picked up the decision against Pilot Point. Farmersville closes out the first half of district 4:30 p.m. Friday at Gunter. The second half begins 4:30 p.m. April 5 with Leonard.

District 12-2A Baseball

(As of Tuesday, March 26, 2013) Team District Sunnyvale 4-0 Gunter 3-1 Farmersville 3-2 Leonard 3-2 Pilot Point 1-3 Caddo Mills 1-3 Van Alstyne 0-4

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Team loses pair of matchups

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at home over Van Alstyne and fell 5-4 on the road to Caddo Mills, both in district. “The game was encouraging because we played cleanly on defense, Taylor Eaves threw a ton of first-pitch strikes, and we pounded out 10 hits of our own; five of which were for extra bases. It was a necessary win, and we earned it,” Wingo said. He added about Caddo Mills, “It was a disappointing loss for several reasons. We left 15 base runners (on base) including the bases loaded in the first inning. We struck out eight times, with a runner at third. We committed careless errors in a close game. It is hard to be successful when we are lacking the focus necessary to win games.” Against Van Alstyne, the home team had 10 hits, led by a double from Brittany Ortiz and Emily Howell had a triple. From the circle, Taylor Eaves picked up the decision and gave

District 12-2A Softball

(As of Tuesday, March 26, 2013) Team District Pilot Point 5-0 Gunter 4-1 Farmersville 3-2 Sunnyvale 3-2 Caddo Mills 2-3 Leonard 1-5 Van Alstyne 0-5

up five hits, and the defense had one error. At Caddo Mills, the Lady Farmers were up 4-3 at the end of the top of the seventh inning. They put up runs in the first, second, fourth and sixth frames. Caddo Mills pulled out the comeback win with a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh. Farmersville finished the game with nine hits. With extra base knocks were Howell and Eaves (each had a double and triple), and Haven Neal (double). Eaves led the charge with a pair of RBIs, followed by one

each from Neal and Howell. From the circle, Eaves took the loss, after allowing nine hits (four for extra bases), throwing 132 pitches (80 for strikes) and hitting a pair of Lady Foxes. The Lady Farmers kick off the second half of district 6:45 p.m. April 2 at Gunter, which won the opener 5-1 on the road. Games left are at Sunnyvale (April 5), with Leonard (April 9), at Van Alstyne (April 12), with Caddo Mills (April 16 for senior night) and at Pilot Point (April 19). First pitches are scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Note: Rankings are from the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 2A Top 25.

Subvarsity report The Lady Farmers junior varsity picked up pair of wins over Van Alstyne 13-1 and Caddo Mills 12-2, last week in district. They closed out the first half March 26 at home against Pilot Point.

Photos by Victor Tapia

Alex Segovia gets ready to take off from second base at Caddo Mills in district.

Foxes run to 12-2A victory Additional photos farmersvilletimes.com

Emily Howell collides with a Fox runner. Additional photos farmersvilletimes.com. Photo by Victor Tapia

Haven Neal waits for a throw from catcher, but the ball deflects on the runner.

Above, Taylor Eaves waits for the pitch call from Emily Howell. Left, Cheyenne Taylor connects for a hit.